We are in the process of updating how we deliver training. Please get in touch with the Resources Team if you would like training on any of the areas mentioned below, or need any support with your church finances and governance, digital giving, stewardship or generosity programs. We have a wide range or expertise within the team and are always happy to answer any questions you have, either in-person or over video/phone call.
Training on MyGiving.Online and MyFundAccounting software is available to book on to now.
Available training on:
- MyGiving.Online: cloud-based software making Gift Aid claims easier than ever
- MyFundAccounting: cloud-based software making life easier for treasurers and churches
- Digital Giving
- The Parish Giving Scheme
- Good stewardship practice
- Legacies
- Budgets and planning
- Maintaining church buildings
MyGiving.Online
Primarily for parishes currently on the Diocesan Gift Aid Scheme & Fit For Mission churches, Cath Gaskell will provide an introduction to this all new cloud-based software also from Data Developments. Cath will get you familiar with and comfortable using MyGiving.Online making Gift Aid recording and claiming easier than ever before with ongoing help and support always available.
This training is available every month of 2023, in person at the locations; please bring your own laptop. Tea and coffee will be available.
To register your interest in a place on this training please see the Diocese Calendar
MyFundAccounting.Online
New in-person training dates
Powerful, new cloud-based software from church and charity specialists Data Development. Over two evening sessions, in person at St James' House, this short training course will provide a working overview and get you (and your treasurer team if you have one) started with MyFundAccounting. Top quality software, tried and tested and costs just £5 a month.
Training is in person at St James' House in Liverpool; please bring your own laptop and a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be available.
To register your interest in a place on this training please email Gordon Fath from the Resources Team at St James' House
Digital Giving
In person and online training dates
Getting Started with Digital Giving - See the Diocesan Calendar for Training dates in June and July 2023.
After this session you will; have set up your own church giving account, equip your church with online giving, QR codes, have learned some basic design software and how to use social media for giving.
The national church Digital Labs team offer webinars on a range of topics including digital giving. Visit their web page to see what they are offering.
For guidance and advice on all aspects of digital giving please contact Lucia Miller, Digital Giving Officer in the Resources Team at St James' House.
The Parish Giving Scheme
For guidance and advice on the Parish Giving Scheme please see our Parish Giving Scheme page, or contact Cath Gaskell, Resources Officer in the Resources Team at St James' House.
Good Stewardship Practice
Generosity Week resourcse for Harvest are being made available here.
Run a successful Generosity Week this Autumn by taking 2 Sundays to reflect on the book of Ruth.
For guidance and advice on all aspects of good stewardship practice please contact Steve Pierce in the Resources Team at St James' House.
Legacies: a lasting difference
Gifts of life and love
Listen to this webinar by Legacies Officer, Eleanor Stead, from the National Giving Team speaking at the Diocese of Manchester's Generosity conference in 2022. Find it here
Churches are missing out on millions because we are often hesitant to talk about wills and legacies. Learn why wills matter and legacies are so vital to charities and the practical steps churches can take to make legacy giving a natural part of our stewardship.
For guidance and advice on all aspects of good stewardship practice please contact Steve Pierce in the Resources Team at St James' House.
Budgets and Planning
Find information, templates and guidance on church budgets at givingingrace.org
For practical resources and guidance please email the Resources Team at St James' House.
For guidance and advice on creating and communicating church budgets please contact Gordon Fath in the Resources Team at St James' House.
Maintaining our church buildings
For guidance and advice on the care, repair and development of our church buildings please contact Tom Beesley in the Resources Team at St James' House.
Get in touch
The Resources Team is always available during normal office hours
resources.team@liverpool.anglican.org or call us on 0151 705 2180